Success Stories

New Richmond Area Centre As Executive Director of the New Richmond Area Centre since it opened in 2009, Darian Blattner is very familiar with what makes quality child care. Darian manages not only the Centre, which offers services similar to a YMCA or community center, but the child care program within it, with 94 children from ages 3 to 8. Darian made sure the program participated in YoungStar from the time it began, to ensure it met state standards but also to see that “...

Making a Difference Creative Child child care program is in its third year since Director Nancy Volden first started it, and has a Star for each year. “We just got 3 Stars,” said Nancy. “Working with my Technical Consultant Nancy Meyers has been great. She has helped me every step of the way.” Creative Child is at full capacity with 40 children enrolled, ranging from 6 weeks old to 6 years old. With the support of a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship, Nancy is currently working ...

Jumping in from Day One Jennifer Finch’s first day at the child care program Faith Academy, in March of 2012, happened to include a YoungStar visit. Jennifer met with her Technical Consultant Tracie Jarentowski that day, who walked her through everything that needed to happen for Faith Academy to grow through YoungStar, and for Jennifer to be knowledgeable enough to support that growth. “Tracie has a knack for coming into a center and getting to know you and your center ...

Jumping In Jerry Klauck entered the child care field four years ago at Children’s House Montessori School with a strong business background and the will to succeed; but with no previous child care experience. “When I came on I had never heard of YoungStar to be honest with you,” said Jerry. “But it was a great learning experience.” In Jerry’s second year with Children’s House, they started strong in YoungStar with a 3 Star rating. By their last review they had ...

When Liz Snyder became the Director of Mary Linsmeier Schools in Milwaukee, they were halfway into their participation in Active Early 2.0. Liz admits she was initially concerned about the additional equipment and time needed to continue incorporating Active Early 2.0 requirements into her program. But she was determined, with her teachers, to make it happen. Guided by her Technical Consultant, Karen Narlow, and SFTA Early Childhood Program Specialist Abbe Braun, Liz worked ...